November 2023. Bermondsey. Mrs RM dropped me off at Tonbridge Station, where I resisted the strong temptation to have a quick pint in Pub of the Year finalist the Nelson Arms, and half an hour later I was back failing to find the exit from London Bridge (the Birmingham New St of the south). These… Continue reading BERMONDSEY BEER MILE MAKES THE GBG AT LAST
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THE ONLY (PREEMPTIVE) TICKING BOY IN NEW CROSS
One more post from London, then I can write about Rye, Castleford and Tromso. An unlikely trio to end November. 16th November 2022. Underground, Overground, Wombling free, I need to be at the Shirker’s Rest by 3, so an hour to kill admiring fades signage, and the wonderful Courage sign on the Amersham Arms. Lest… Continue reading THE ONLY (PREEMPTIVE) TICKING BOY IN NEW CROSS
AN NBSS 3.5 PINT IN 3.5 MINUTES AT LONDON BRIDGE
I caught the first train back from Bexleyheath into London Bridge, contemplating a leisurely reacquaintance with Borough’s beauties; the Royal Oak, the Rake, the King’s Arms. Now I’ve completed London’s GBG entries I can actually enjoy the place again. But as the train approached Lewisham I felt oddly guilty about leaving Mrs RM alone for… Continue reading AN NBSS 3.5 PINT IN 3.5 MINUTES AT LONDON BRIDGE
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